Skyway Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Popular places to visit
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tour the mountainside zoo to see hundreds of animals in replicas of their natural habitats. Feed giraffes and look down on the animals from a chairlift.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor Seven Falls, a lovely green space in Colorado Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.
Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
Enjoy an outing to Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway during your stay in Manitou Springs. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original Downtown Food Walking Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Luxury Jeep Tours
Top hotels in Skyway
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
"The maintenance, the staff, the breakfast, the rooms themselves and everything was well kept and neat. The hotel itself you can tell hasnt seen renovations since like the 90s. The rate for the night seemed high for what the whole experience was like."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
"Check in was a 4 pm and there was only one person on duty and many people all checking in at the same time, so the check in process took much longer that expected. When we got to our room, we found that there were not enough towels and we needed to call the front desk and ask for more towels. The ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
"Generally: Hotels is new, condition excellet, rooms modern, loation very good. Likes: Central location, shower excellent as good as at home, room spacious, Commercial height toilet, clean overall. Bed and linens good, USB ports in outlets, had and iron and easy chair. Dislikes: no shampoo provided, ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Polaris
"The property is amazing and unique! Lots of things for families to enjoy also. Can’t beat the view or location. So fun to be able to walk across over to the museum. Can’t wait to stay again."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
"It was absolutely wonderful! Will be back!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
"The breakfast was fantastic day one. Then the next two days were just ok."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Skyway
- Central Colorado Springs
- Downtown Colorado Springs
- West Colorado Springs
- Southwest Colorado Springs
- Broadmoor
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
